SoC Engineering Intern
SynopsysJob Title
SoC Engineering Intern
Role Summary
Internship role on an ASIC/SoC engineering team supporting chip-level physical design from RTL through final implementation. Work with experienced engineers on floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing, verification, and automation to deliver high-quality silicon designs.
Experience Level
Entry-level (Internship). Intended for current undergraduate or graduate students; no prior professional ASIC experience required.
Responsibilities
Support physical implementation activities and contribute to design quality, automation, and team knowledge sharing.
- Support chip-level physical design activities from netlist to final implementation (RTL to GDSII).
- Gain experience with floorplanning, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and physical verification.
- Assist with design optimization for timing, power, area, and congestion.
- Contribute to debugging design, tool, and flow issues under guidance from senior engineers.
- Support development and improvement of automation scripts and design methodologies.
- Participate in technical discussions, reviews, and knowledge-sharing activities.
Requirements
Core expectations and desirable skills.
- Must-have: Basic understanding of digital design, semiconductor fundamentals, or ASIC design concepts.
- Must-have: Basic understanding of timing, power, and physical verification concepts.
- Must-have: Good written and verbal communication skills in English and ability to collaborate.
- Must-have: Eagerness to learn and develop practical engineering skills in a professional environment.
- Nice-to-have: Familiarity with the ASIC physical design flow (floorplanning, placement, CTS, routing).
- Nice-to-have: Exposure to EDA or physical design tools through coursework or projects.
- Nice-to-have: Familiarity with scripting or programming languages such as TCL, Python, or Perl.
Education Requirements
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Microelectronics, or a related field.
About the Company
Company: Synopsys
Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA
Synopsys is a leading company in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP solutions. It provides tools and services for designing and verifying complex semiconductor devices and systems. The company plays a pivotal role in the semiconductor industry, helping engineers innovate and deliver higher-quality products faster. Synopsys is committed to advancing technology standards and offers a range of software and hardware solutions to its clients globally.
